Ulan Mountain

　　Ulan Mountain, situated at the northern end of Qingnian Street in Kazuo County, is an isolated hill that blends seamlessly with the county town. With mountains within the park and a park nestled among the mountains, it combines natural and cultural landscapes to become an ideal spot for leisure, fitness, and sightseeing.

　　In the past, the town of Dachengzi in Kazuo County was described as having a “nine dragons playing with a pearl” layout, referring to nine surrounding hilltops overlooking the town as the “nine dragons,” while the solitary hill in the town, known as Beishan (North Mountain), was called the “pearl.” In 2002, during the coordinated urban planning by the county government, this hill was recognized as the “pearl.” It was redesigned and renamed Ulan Mountain, with the vision of creating an urban park that harmoniously blends nature and culture. Today, Ulan Mountain presents itself in a brand-new form. The Martyrs' Memorial Tower stands on the mountainside in the southern part of Ulan Mountain, originally built on August 1, 1960, and renovated on August 1, 2003.

　　From the top of Ulan Mountain, one can overlook the patchwork of high-rise buildings, crisscrossing streets, bustling pedestrians, and constant flow of vehicles in the county town, painting a vivid picture of the rapidly evolving urban development.

　　In spring, peach and apricot blossoms blanket the mountain in hues of pink and white, prompting visitors to pose among the flowers, capturing the beauty of blossoms against human faces. In summer, thousands of trees are lush and green, accompanied by birdsong, floral fragrances, fluttering butterflies, and bees gathering nectar. In autumn, the cool mountain breeze carries waves of red foliage, immersing people in a realm of hope and future aspirations. In winter, the cypress trees on the mountain remain evergreen, and though the color palette is simple, when blanketed in snow, Ulan Mountain takes on a pristine, sacred appearance. This jewel embraced by the nine dragons will continue to shine even more brilliantly in the years to come.

　　Source: Tourism Bureau of Harqin Left Wing Mongolian Autonomous County